Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Raleigh or Charlotte. You will review documents, coordinate with disciplines, and perform calculations to support design development and contract documents.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree and a PE license, plus experience with major structural software. HDR emphasizes an employee-owned culture and collaborative problem solving in complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board for the position location.
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, STAAD, RISA, Tedds, and SAP.
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures and materials.
• Perform necessary calculations.
• Coordinate the structural design team through design development and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings and participate in code reviews with governing agencies for compliance.
• Coordinate site design development and contract document work with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Collaborate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, change proposals, and changes.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

MS or MSCE in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structural

RAM

ETABS

STAAD

SAFE

RISA

Tedds

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in either our Raleigh or Charlotte office. In this role we'll count on you to:

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary.
• Complete necessary calculations.
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule.
• Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, requests for information, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• 3 years structural engineering experience
• Revit Structural experience
• Local candidates are preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Previous structural engineer experience
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Mar 12, 2026